Chapter: 779

“Hey, what's going on? Norah appears somewhat upset."

Phillip shared what he had heard, confirming, "Yes, Miss Wilson is indeed Noelle. She's upset due to Madeline's work."

“Is Madeline participating in the competition? I recall she only has a fundamental understanding of fashion design."

Resting her chin on her hand, Susanna remarked, "The view is nice, but I can't quite hear what's happening down there. Phillip, please find out. Never mind, I'll sit among the audience. Sean, Phillip, let's head downstairs."

Susanna descended with Phillip, leaving Sean by himself.

Observing Norah among the judges, Sean pondered briefly before joining Susanna and Phillip.

"Madeline, you assert that ‘Future Technology' is your creation, correct? Kindly explain your design concepts to us.”

Norah crossed her arms and reclined in her chair, casting a cold gaze at Madeline on the stage with her intense eyes.

It marked Norah's inaugural commentary initiative. The rest of the judges observed, sensing Noelle's focused attention on this particular contestant.

After a pause, Madeline, her lips bitten in anxiety, began, "The design is rooted in futuristic technology. And... And... It... Um, the specifics revolve around... "

Her speech faltered, leaving her unable to articulate a full sentence.

A palpable tension filled the air.

“I tried to integrate elements of future technology into the design.

Among these..."

As Madeline continued, her stuttering increased, forcing her to swiftly conclude the topic, her hands clasped in anxiety. Despite having prepared her response, her mind went blank in that moment.

Norah's subtle smile unnerved her, rendering her speechless.

"Is that all?"

"And... And..."

Madeline struggled to say more but failed.

Susanna, while stroking her chin, remarked, “Is Madeline losing her composure? I didn't anticipate Norah being on the judging panel. What an unlucky day for Madeline!"

Sean's expression grew cold. Norah had divorced Derek. What was the reason for her animosity toward Madeline? Did she still harbor feelings for Derek?

They had been together for over two years. Despite their divorce, could they still have lingering emotions for one another?

But what did it matter now? With Norah by her side, she had to let go of Derek.

Individuals who no longer maintained contact were mere strangers.